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For those wanting to dive into the roots of the genre, The Times offers Move over, romantasy! Your guide to great classic fantasy... , featuring heavyweights like Terry Pratchett. Fantasy Novels (4358)
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The broader fantasy genre is often broken down into several major styles: Your guide to great classic fantasy
Heavy focus on romance, tension, and magic (e.g., Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses ).
Vast world-building and high stakes (e.g., The Lord of the Rings or Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings ).